Smith enjoyed success in his first two seasons of WorldSSP claiming race wins, podiums and fastest laps aboard the Honda CBR 600 RR. The Brit ended his 2016 season on a high, winning the last race of the season in Qatar. He now looks forward to new beginnings with the Italian team, knowing his pace is consistent enough to compete for the top standings in 2017.

“We are very excited to renew our personal sponsorship with Kyle, his Prospects are even better this season”, Said Robert Taylor-Hughes, Founder & CEO of BIKEKINI POWERSPORTS™. “The Team Lorini Honda is a strong package and the time is right for Kyle to challenge for the top of the world rankings”.

“Kyle hails from Huddersfield in West Yorkshire where our own brand was born, and he follows in the footsteps of some great local talent such as James Whitham and Tom Sykes. We hope to be trackside as many times as possible to spur him on this season, intermixed with our BIKEKINI POWERSPORTS™ launch plans for the North American market in 2017”.

If I remember correctly, Marc with a relatively comfy 21 point lead crashed on Friday, Saturday & then again Sunday (but saved it somehow) while fighting for a win he didn't actually need.
What does it take to beat someone like that?
#Totalcommitment@MotoGP